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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Xiaomi 14

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
45.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 14

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14

$999

67.2Inno Score
43.2Performance63.4
44.9Display64.5
41.9Camera65.9
43.7Battery70.9
65.3Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 14

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 14 wins this phone face-off, 67.2 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and camera (+24). Samsung Galaxy A26 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
  • Lower launch price: $300 vs $999

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14

  • Stronger performance score: 63 vs 43
  • Stronger display score: 65 vs 45
  • Stronger camera score: 66 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 65

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GXiaomi 14
Screen size6.7 ″+5%6.36 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x23401200x2670
Pixel density385 ppi460 ppi+19%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits3,000 nits+200%
Screen-to-body—89.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GXiaomi 14
ChipsetExynos 1380Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared754,064Bottom 17%1,880,000
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)294,711Bottom 20%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)87,552Bottom 14%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)138,545Bottom 10%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)233,256Bottom 21%—
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,250Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—7,050Top 23%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GXiaomi 14
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Ultra-wide8 MP50 MP+525%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom1 x3.2 x+220%
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GXiaomi 14
Capacity5,000 mAh+8%4,610 mAh
Wired charging25 W90 W+260%
Wireless charging—50 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GXiaomi 14
Weight200 g193 g+4%
Thickness7.7 mm+6%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GXiaomi 14
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GXiaomi 14
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GXiaomi 14
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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